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Seats and stowage

Returning the backrest to its upright position

Ski bag*

- Push the backrest up until it engages securely ⇒

. The red

You can use the "ski bag" to transport skis or other extra-long

marking on the tab

B

should no longer be visible when the

objects safely inside the vehicle without soiling or damaging

backrest is properly secured.

the upholstery.

WARNING

• Make sure that the rear backrest is securely locked in position so that

the seat belt can provide proper protection on the centre rear seat.

• The rear backrest must always be securely latched so that objects

stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward during sudden

braking.

Caution

When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that the seat

belts for the outer rear seats are in their guides, so that they cannot be caught

Fig. 128 Detailed view of

the rear of the rear back-

up and damaged in the catches for the backrest.

rest: Ski bag cover

Fig. 129 Fastening the

ski bag in the seatbelt

buckle

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Attachment points

If less resistant systems are used, the roof carrier must not be loaded to the

maximum weight permitted. If less resistant systems are used, these must

The roof carrier must be attached at the marked points only.

only be loaded to the maximum weight permitted indicated in the assembly

instructions.

WARNING

• Loads carried on the roof must be securely attached. Failure to do so

could result in an accident.

• Do not exceed the maximum roof load for the vehicle, the maximum

axle loads or the maximum gross vehicle weight. Failure to do so could

result in an accident.

• When transporting heavy or bulky loads on the roof, bear in mind that

the car's handling is affected by the extra weight on the roof and a possible

susceptibility to cross winds. Adjust your speed and driving style accord-

Fig. 130 Attachment

ingly to avoid accidents.

points for cross bars

The cross-bars must be fitted exactly between the points marked on the roof

Caution

railings ⇒ fig. 130. The markings are visible on the inside of the railings.

Please take extra care not to let the tailgate strike the roof load when open.

Caution

For the sake of the environment

A roof carrier unit must not be used if the vehicle is not equipped with roof

Roof carriers are often left attached for convenience, even when they are not

rails (basic support).

being used. However, the increased air resistance means that the vehicle

uses more fuel. For this reason you should always take off the roof carrier

when it is not in use.

Roof load

Loads carried on the roof must be securely attached. The car's

handling is affected whenever you carry loads on the vehicle.

The authorised load on the roof of your vehicle is 75 kg. Use the weight of the

roof carrier system and that of the load as a basis to calculate the roof load.

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Drink holders

Drinks holder in the rear armrest*

Front drink holders 

Fig. 132 Drink holder in

the rear armrest

Fig. 131 Detailed view of

instrument panel: Drink

Opening the drink holder

holders

- Press the symbol 

A

⇒ fig. 132.

– To open the drink holder, press the symbol  on the drink holder

Adjusting the retainer arm

lid ⇒ fig. 131

- To adjust one of the retainer arms

B

, release it by pressing in

– To close the drink holder, press it in until it engages.

the direction indicated (arrow) and move it as required.

The retainer arm should be positioned against the drinks holder so that it is

WARNING

held securely.

• Do not put any hot drinks in the drink holder while the vehicle is

One or two drinks holders can be held in the centre armrest.

moving. You can be scalded if the hot liquid is spilt.

• Do not use hard china cups or glasses. These could cause injury in the

WARNING

event of an accident.

• Do not put any hot drinks in the drink holder while the vehicle is

moving. You can be scalded if the hot liquid is spilt.

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Fitting the ashtray casing

WARNING (continued)

- Insert the casing and press it into its mountings.

• Do not use hard china cups or glasses. These could cause injury in the

event of an accident.

WARNING

Never put waste paper in the ashtray, as this could cause a fire.

Ashtray*, cigarette lighter* and power points

Front ashtray*

Rear ashtray

Fig. 133 Centre console:

Open ashtray

Fig. 134 Rear ashtray

Opening the ashtray

Opening the ashtray

- Lightly press the front part of the ashtray

A

⇒ fig. 133.

- Lift the lid.

Removing the ashtray

Removing the ashtray

– Take hold of the sides of the ashtray

B

⇒ fig. 133 and lift it out.

- Take hold of the lid ⇒ fig. 134 and lift out the ashtray.

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Fitting the ashtray casing

- Pull out the cigarette lighter immediately.

- Open the lid on the ashtray and press the casing into the

- Use the glowing heater element of the cigarette lighter to light

mounting as far as it will go.

your cigarette.

- Put the cigarette lighter back in its socket.

WARNING

Operating the socket

Never put waste paper in the ashtray, as this could cause a fire.

- Take out the cigarette lighter.

- Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the cigarette

Cigarette lighter*

lighter socket.

The 12-volt socket for the cigarette lighter can also be used as

The cigarette lighter ⇒ fig. 135 employs a standard 12-volt socket, which can

a power source for other electrical appliances.

also be used as a power source for electrical appliances. The appliances

connected to the socket must not exceed a power rating of 100 W.

WARNING

• Be careful when using the electric cigarette lighter. Carelessness or

negligence when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns.

• The lighter will only work when the ignition is switched on.

• The electrical sockets and, therefore, any appliances connected to

them will only work when the ignition is switched on.

Caution

Fig. 135 Cigarette lighter

Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid damaging the sockets.

in the centre console

Note

Using the cigarette lighter

The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a

- Press in the cigarette lighter knob.

battery discharge.

- Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.

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Power point in the luggage compartment*

Note

Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12 Volt socket.

The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a

battery discharge.

Compartments

Overview

There are several storage compartments at various points in

the vehicle.

Fig. 136 Detailed view of

the side trim in the

Your vehicle has the following storage compartments:

luggage compartment:

12-volt socket

First-aid kit*

Emergency triangle*

- Lift the power point cover ⇒ fig. 136.

Glove compartment (glove compartment

⇒ page 157

- Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket.

cooling)

Storage compartment in the centre console

Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12-volt socket. The appliances

connected to the socket must not exceed a power rating of 100 W.

Vehicle wallet compartment*

Compartments in the door trims

⇒ page 158

WARNING

Coat hooks

⇒ page 158

The power points, and any accessories connected to them are also func-

Side storage compartment in luggage com-

partment

tional with the ignition switched off or the key removed. To avoid the risk

of injury, never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

Some of the compartments listed are only provided in certain models / model

years or are optional extras.

Caution

Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid damaging the sockets.

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Glove compartment

WARNING

The glove compartment is equipped with a lock* and a light.

For safety reasons, the glove compartment must always be closed when

the vehicle is moving. Failure to do so could result in an accident.

Cool box in glove compartment*

The cool box will only work when the climate control is deliv-

ering cooled air.

Fig. 137 Glove compart-

ment

Opening the glove compartment

- Pull the handle on the lid in the direction indicated (arrow)

⇒ fig. 137 and open the lid.

Closing the glove compartment

Fig. 138 Glove compart-

- Close the lid and push it in until it engages.

ment with cool box open

If the side lights or headlights are switched on, the light in the glove compart-

- Open the glove compartment ⇒ fig. 137.

ment comes on when it is opened.

- Open the lid of the cool box ⇒ fig. 138.

The lid has separate holders for a pen and a note pad.

- Turn switch

A

to switch cooling on and off.

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The cool box will only work when the climate control is delivering cooled air.

Coat hooks

We recommend you switch off the cool box if the climate control is delivering

warm air to heat the interior.

There is a coat hook above each of the rear doors.

Note

The “non-slip” mat in the cool box can be removed for cleaning.

Compartments in the door trim

Storage compartments are provided in the door trims.

Fig. 140 Area above the

rear doors: Coat hooks

WARNING

• Please make sure that any items of clothing hanging from the coat

hooks do not obstruct your view to the rear.

• The coat hooks should only be used for lightweight clothing. Do not

leave any heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.

Fig. 139 Door trim with

storage compartment

• Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the clothing, as this could inter-

fere with the function of the head-protection airbags*.

WARNING

The storage compartments in the door trims should only be used to store

small objects. Make sure that they are stored safely inside the compart-

ment, as they might otherwise impair the protection offered by the side

airbags.

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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning

Controls

This overview will help you become quickly familiar with the controls for the climate control.

Fig. 141 Climate control controls

The left-hand display shows the temperature selected for the left-hand side

Button(s)

Meaning

and the right-hand display the temperature for the right-hand side.

AUTO

Automatic mode

The functions can be switched on or off by briefly pressing the buttons. The

diode on the buttons lights up when the function is enabled.

-

+

Temperature selection for the left

The grille between buttons



and  must be kept clear, as the tempera-

(left and right

and right sides

ture sensors are located behind the grille.

sides)

• Do not cover the grille.



Defrost

• Do not clean the grille with a vacuum cleaner, as this could damage the



Manual air recirculation mode

temperature sensors located behind the grille.

ECON

Switches off air cooling

OFF

Switches off climate control (instead of



)



Automatic air recirculation mode (instead of

OFF

)

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the temperature is not regulated automatically. The temperature is not regu-

Button(s)

Meaning

lated.

-

+

Adjusts blower speed

(centre buttons)

Note



Air to the windows

By keeping the

AUTO

button on the driver's side pressed for several seconds,



Air from the dashboard outlets

the temperature of the passenger's side can be set to the temperature of the

driver's side or vice versa. The display indicates the new temperature value.



Air to the footwells

The



,



and  buttons (which regulate air distribution) can either be

selected individually or in combination.

Selecting the temperature

-

+

Separate temperatures can be selected for the driver's and

front passenger's side.

Automatic mode

AUTO

- Press the or + buttons below the displays ⇒ page 162,

Standard setting for all seasons.

fig. 141 until the desired temperature is selected for the driver's

side or front passenger's side.

Switching on automatic mode

- Select a temperature between +18°C (64°F) and +29°C (86°F).

The currently selected temperature setting is shown in the display above the

buttons.

- Press the

AUTO

button ⇒ page 162, fig. 141.

By keeping the

AUTO

button on the driver's side pressed for several seconds,

The automatic mode maintains a constant temperature inside the vehicle and

the temperature of the passenger's side can be set to the temperature of the

dehumidifies the air. Air temperature, air delivery and air distribution are

driver's side or vice versa. The display indicates the new temperature value.

The previous temperature setting can be restored by resetting the display on

regulated automatically to reach the desired interior temperature as quickly

as possible, and then to maintain this temperature. The system automatically

the driver's or passenger's side as required.

compensates for any variations in the outside temperature and for the effect

of direct sunlight.

The automatic temperature regulation only operates at temperature settings

between +18°C and +29°C. If a temperature below +18°C is selected, LO

appears on the display. If a temperature is selected which is higher than

+29°C, the display will show HI. In the two extreme settings, the climate

control operates continuously with maximum cooling or heating output and

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Defrosting



• When driving through a tunnel or in queues of traffic, to prevent fumes

entering the interior of the vehicle.

The windscreen and side windows are defrosted or demisted

as quickly as possible.

WARNING

- To enable this mode, press the



⇒ page 162, fig. 141 button.

Do not drive for too long with the air recirculation mode enabled because,

if the compressor is disconnected, the windscreen may mist up because no

- To disable, press the



button again or select the

AUTO

button.

fresh air is entering the interior of the vehicle, with the subsequent risk of

accidents.

The temperature is regulated automatically. The air output is increased to

maximum and most of the air comes out of outlets 1 and 2 ⇒ page 167.

The air recirculation and ECON modes are switched off when the



button is

ECON Mode (economy)

ECON

pressed.

ECON mode helps save fuel.

- To enable, press the

ECON

button ⇒ page 162, fig. 141.

Air recirculation: manual enabling



- To disable, press the

ECON

button again or select the

AUTO

The air recirculation setting prevents fumes etc. from entering

button.

the interior.

Air cooling is disconnected in ECON mode. The heating and the blower are

Enabling air recirculation mode

adjusted automatically. “ECON” stands for “Economy”. Disconnecting air

- Press the



⇒ page 162, fig. 141 ⇒ button.

cooling (compressor) saves on fuel.

Please note that the interior temperature must not be lower than the outside

Disabling air recirculation mode

temperature in ECON mode. The blower does not cool or dehumidify the air in

- Press the



button again or

the interior. The windows could therefore mist up.

On diesel vehicles, the supplementary heater is switched off in ECON mode

– Press the

AUTO

button or

to save fuel.

- Press the



button.

Note

In this setting, the air in the vehicle is constantly recirculated. We recommend

If the diode on the ECON button continues to light up when the ECON mode

using the air recirculation mode in the following circumstances:

has been switched off (i.e. the climate control has been switched on) this is

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due to a defect in one of the climate control components. If a malfunction

- Press button



should occur, please contact a specialist garage.

The automatic air recirculation mode should normally be left switched on at

all times.

Air recirculation: automatic activation*



The system is ready to operate approx. 30 seconds after the engine ignition

key has been turned. During this initial period, fresh air is fed into the car.

If the outside air is polluted by diesel and petrol emissions,

If the air purity sensor in the air conditioning system detects a certain

an air purity sensor in the vehicle will automatically switch on

concentration of fumes in the outside air, the control unit will either pass the

the air recirculation.

incoming air through the pollution filter or automatically switch on the air

recirculation. If there is a high concentration of pollution in the outside air,

the climate control automatically switches to air recirculation and the supply

of air from the outside is cut off. As soon as the level of pollution decreases,

air is fed into the vehicle from the outside again.

The automatic air recirculation operates for a maximum period of 12 minutes.

If the windows mist up when the automatic air recirculation is on, press the

button immediately.



The automatic air recirculation switches itself off under certain circumstances

(for instance if



or



is selected). In “ECON” and at temperature of below

approx. 8°C below zero, the automatic air recirculation mode is limited to 12

seconds.

Fig. 142 Button for auto-

matic air recirculation

Switching the temperature display from °C to °F and vice

Enabling air recirculation mode

versa

- Press the button



⇒ fig. 142.

The temperature display can be switched from °C (degrees

Disabling air recirculation mode

Celsius) to °F (degrees Fahrenheit) and vice versa.

- Press the



button again or

– Press and hold the



button for recirculation mode and briefly

press the plus button of the left-hand temperature selector

– Press the

AUTO

button or

⇒ page 162, fig. 141.

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